His Excellency Bishop James T. Ruggieri has announced the following new priest assignments, effective June 1, 2026.
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Father Ezekiel Yisi and Father Evans Yongyee, originally from Cameroon, were ordained by Bishop George Nkuo in the presence of Bishop James Ruggieri, at the cathedral in Portland.
Bishop James Ruggieri presided at the Holy Hour, after which he blessed vestments, chalices, and patens that will be presented to Deacon Ezekiel Yisi and Deacon Evans Yongyee during the ordination rite.
Michael Brough brings extensive experience to this new role.
June 4, 2026
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Bishop James Ruggieri will bless St. Michael Parish's new St. Monica Adoration Chapel and host a Holy Hour for Priests on Thursday, June 4, beginning at noon.
May 24, 2026
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All are invited to join the Knights of Columbus for a Silver Rose Prayer Service, an opportunity to pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe for the respect of human life.
May 27, 2026
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A Marian celebration will be held Wednesday, May 27, beginning with the praying of the Scriptural Rosary at 4:45 p.m., followed by Mass at 5:30 p.m. During the Mass, there will be a special blessing of the statue of Mary.
June 2, 2026
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A Legion of Mary Retreat, "Hidden in the Eucharist," will be held June 2, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the hall of St. Augustine Church. The speaker will be Father Antonidass Amirthnathan, HGN.
